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Mission Statement

To help all students learn to make their own decisions concerning life’s many changes, which include educational, career/college, and personal. As society becomes more complex, it is important that the community, parents, and teachers share this responsibility. 

  • Individual Counseling 
  • Group Counseling 
  • Classroom Guidance Lessons (such as: College and Career Readiness, Goal Setting) 
  • Conferences 

Guidance Office: 240.767.4817   Fax: 301.702.7603
CEEB Code (SAT/ACT): 210803 
School Number:12320 

Professional Counselors 

Grade 12: Danielle Williams

Grade 11: Carolyn Murrell

Grade 10: Te'Ana Mason

Grade 9: Lindsay Wright

Support Staff  

Secretary: Ms. Yoseline Medrano Moreno

Registrar: Mrs. Tiffany Washington

Parent/ Teacher Conferences 

Days: Monday - Thursday   
*Contact grade level counselor to schedule appointment(s)*

Registration and Withdrawals  

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Registration Requirements

  • Parent's Photo ID
  • Incoming 9th graders: Final report card showing promotion to 9th grade.
  • Incoming 10th, 11th and 12th graders: Complete transcript.
  • Original Birth Certificate
  • Immunization records
  • Social Security card
  • Deed/Property Tax bill. Deed must have signature page with homeowners name on it and (2) current bills via US Mail matching your current address.
  • If you are renting, you must bring with you:
    • Your rental agreement (lease) with signature page.  Electronic signatures are not acceptable.  You must have a letter from the apartment complex on their letterhead showing your address and signed by management.
    • Private leases must be notarized and signed by both parties. NOTE: The address on the agreement must match the address you are registering.
    • 2 most current utility bills within a (30) day period, addressed to you at your current address 

**All documents must be the original**

PGCPS Graduation Requirements

Grade Promotion Requirements

Grade 9 to Grade 10

5 credits:1-english, 1-math and 3 additional credits
progress towards completing PARCC and HSA requirements 

Grade 10 to grade 11

10 credits: 2-english, 2-math,1-science, 1- social studies 
progress towards completing PARCC and HSA requirements 

Grade 11 to Grade 12

14 credits: 3-english, 2-math, 1-science, 1-social studies 
Fulfill PARCC and HSA requirements as well as community service (24)